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Tisane Addict \u2022 The Infusion Journal<\/span>

China, Turkey, Ireland, Morocco: Each claims to be the world\u2019s leading tea-drinking nation. They\u2019re all right, depending on how you count. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the numbers, backed by official sources.<\/p><\/div>

Which Country Consumes the Most Tea? The Answer in Numbers<\/h2>

In terms of volume, China leads the way: 3 million metric tons in 2022, accounting for 46 % of global consumption, according to the FAO. Per capita, Turkey leads the way: about 3 kg of tea per person per year, far ahead of Ireland and the United Kingdom.<\/strong> Morocco, for its part, is the world\u2019s leading importer of Chinese green tea. As for herbal teas, there is no official ranking: we can only trace the traditions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>